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The Highway Code suggests cyclists should wear approved cycle helmets, but there is no UK law compelling riders to wear them.
This is the case with most countries and territories in the World, with the notable exceptions of Australia and New Zealand.
However, this doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t wear a helmet!
Electric bikes grow in popularity every day. They’re far more convenient than regular bikes but are also cheaper than motorcycles and cars. People are turning to these vehicles now more than ever. Still, there are still people who are skeptical about electric bikes. This is because the vehicles are relatively new to the market, and…
Like its main competitors Shimano and Campagnolo, SRAM has a hierarchy of groupsets with levels offering different weights, number of gears and – of course – prices! Whilst Shimano and Campagnolo have been producing bike components since the 1920s and 30s, SRAM was only founded in 1987. However, although much younder it has become know for pioneering innovations such as…
When it comes to purchasing a new bike, especially those that fold, many people are looking for cheap folding bikes. This means that they can have the transportability of a fold up bike and still have the features which come on a normal bike. However, with the rising trend in the use of folding bikes,…
No! No matter how much you pay, or how heavy a lock you are willing to manage, the sad fact is that there is no such thing as an unbreakable bike lock. Every lock is vulnerable to braking/cutting/picking/drilling if the scumbag thief is willing and able to take enough time and make enough noise with…
